Tax Services

When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

We’re happy to help you with any of these services:

Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

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IRS AUDIT Representation

Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.

Federal Tax Liens and What Chicago Owers Can Do About Them

With any tax debt comes an awkward and unwelcome house guest: A federal tax lien.This tax lien exists as a matter of federal law, even if you only owe the IRS one dollar. For many people, it has no impact at all on their lives. But for a small percentage of Chicago...

2022 Changes Could Mean Tax Advantages for Chicago Filers

Phew. I can tell you (for my part) that I’m eager to metaphorically turn the calendar page into 2023. The last THREE tax seasons have been fairly brutal for tax professionals, navigating IRS staffing challenges, all of the government relief initiatives, and of course...

A 12-Point Financial Health Check For Chicago Families And Individuals

We are now fully engaged in our tax "off season" here in Chicago. But interestingly, this is where the real difference that we can make on behalf of our tax preparation clients is actually made. We're diving into the new tax legislation, and attending classes (online...

Abdalla Alyousef’s Saving Tips – More Than Not Spending

Raise your hand if you’re still waiting on a response from the IRS about your refund. With the now 21.3 million returns piled up in the IRS’s inbox, it’s no wonder. Know that you’re not the only Chicago taxpayer in that group.And I wish there was more my office could...

The New U.S. Congress: What’s Ahead for Chicago Taxpayers

After a U.S. Congress election – regardless of your political perspective – within the results there is always a little bit of the productive, the unproductive, and the stalemate. Sometimes things work in your favor as a faithful Chicago taxpayer. Sometimes, you’re...

Being Financially Independent: Planning for the Future Starts Now

I'm going to stick with last week's theme on being financially independent because I got some nice feedback.Before I get there, a quick word about the IRS for our friends in Chicago...Per Kiplinger, as of June 25, the IRS had a backlog of 16.7 million 2019 and 2020...

Alyousef’s Guide to Navigating the IRS Office of Appeals

Huge federal tax debt can make you feel like you’re drowning with no life preserver. And keeping your head above water on your own without some help can spell doom. A good place to start (besides calling your favorite Chicago tax specialist, wink) is to send out...

Infrastructure Act Tax Implications for Chicago Taxpayers

I don’t know about you, but I'm still over here digesting leftovers from last week’s festivities -- as well as the passage of that trillion dollar infrastructure act in Washington (more on that in a minute). But as November turns into December, I realize (and you...

Abdalla Alyousef’s Tax Planning Tips for 2022

The British saying “Keep calm and carry on” seems like a good motto to live by in uncertain times like these. Still, a little freak-out about what lies ahead is totally normal, even expected.Plunging ahead through the rest of 2022, which is most likely to be rough...

Buy Now Pay Later Pitfalls Chicago Shoppers Should Beware

Although the strain of tax season is behind us, I know we all are feeling the weight of financial strain on our daily lives.The pressure cooker of inflation, pandemic / post-pandemic, cultural upheavals, global friction, political shifts, etc. has really taken its...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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